FAQ

Dominion Pallet & Crate manufactures new wooden pallets at our Winnipeg facility, located at 414 Pandora Avenue West.

We produce a variety of pallet configurations, including two-way, four-way, block, reversible, single-use, and custom-sized pallets, for domestic and export shipping applications.

Our team can review your product requirements and discuss suitable wooden pallet options.

Learn more about our wooden pallets.

Dominion manufactures two-way pallets, four-way pallets, block pallets, reversible pallets, single-use pallets, wooden skids, and custom pallets.

Each design serves different material-handling, storage, and transportation requirements.

The appropriate pallet depends on factors such as product weight, size, forklift access, warehouse handling and shipping conditions.

Our Pallets page provides more information about our manufacturing capabilities.

Yes. Dominion manufactures custom-sized wooden pallets for products that require dimensions or configurations different from standard pallet designs.

Custom manufacturing allows the pallet design to account for product size, load weight, support requirements, and handling conditions.

Two-way pallets allow forklift entry from two opposite sides, while four-way designs allow access from all four sides. Handling clearance depends on the pallet’s construction.

Block pallets use supporting blocks between their deck components and commonly provide additional handling flexibility.

The best configuration depends on your warehouse equipment, transportation requirements, and product specifications.

Single-use wooden pallets are intended for shipments where the pallet is not expected to return for repeated use.

They may be appropriate for one-way distribution, product deliveries, or shipping arrangements without a pallet-return program.

A single-use pallet must still be designed to support the intended shipment and handling conditions. Its classification does not automatically determine its strength or suitability.

When ordering custom wooden pallets, provide the required dimensions, product weight, expected order quantity and intended application.

It also helps to identify handling requirements, storage conditions and whether the pallets will be used for domestic or international shipments.

These details allow Dominion to review suitable configurations and prepare a quote based on your manufacturing requirements.

Contact Dominion Pallet & Crate to discuss your order.

The cost of custom wooden pallets depends on several factors, including dimensions, lumber requirements, construction complexity, load specifications, and order quantity.

Additional considerations may include special configurations, heat-treatment requirements and other manufacturing specifications.

Because pallet requirements vary by application, a quotation based on accurate product and shipping information is more useful than a general price.

Wooden pallets are built with both top and bottom deck boards, while skids have no bottom deck boards.

Pallets are sturdier and can often carry heavier loads. Skids are easier to drag and can be stacked more compactly.

The correct choice depends on load weight, lifting equipment, storage conditions, and the product being shipped.

Dominion manufactures both wooden pallets and skids.

Many countries require solid wood packaging materials used in international trade to meet ISPM 15 treatment and marking requirements.

Heat treatment is one accepted method of compliance.

Dominion manufactures wooden pallets for domestic transportation and ISPM 15-compliant export applications.

Exporters should verify the requirements for their destination country and shipment before ordering.

Dominion manufactures custom wooden shipping crates and boxes for domestic and international transportation.

Our products can be designed around customer specifications, industry requirements, and the size or characteristics of the products being shipped.

Custom wooden crates provide containment and support for shipments that require more protection than a standard pallet provides.

Learn more about our custom wooden crates.

Crates provide more protection than standard pallets do. The surrounding wooden structure prevents products from being scraped or crushed during shipping and can be designed for stacking.

Wooden pallets support shipments from below and make them easy to move by forklift, but do not provide protection around or above the product.

Crates are often appropriate for products with irregular shapes, vulnerable components, or transportation requirements that make a pallet alone unsuitable.

Palletized crates combine the easy handling of a pallet with the protection of a crate.

The choice of packaging depends on the product’s weight, dimensions, sensitivity, and expected handling conditions.

Yes. Dominion manufactures custom wooden crates and boxes according to customer requirements.

Crate designs may need to account for product dimensions, weight, handling equipment, storage needs, and applicable shipping specifications.

Providing drawings, measurements, and information about the product helps us determine a suitable manufacturing approach.

Visit our Crates page to learn more.

Yes. Dominion manufactures wooden shipping crates and boxes for domestic and export applications, including ISPM 15-compliant crates where required.

Requirements vary depending on the destination and type of packaging material.

When requesting a custom export crate, identify the destination country and any specific packaging requirements so these can be considered during manufacturing.

Wood dunnage refers to wooden materials used to support, separate, position, or stabilize products during storage and transportation.

Depending on the application, wood dunnage may include blocks, wedges, spacers, and other custom-cut components.

These products help manage load positioning and may reduce unwanted movement when used as part of an appropriate freight-securing system.

Dominion manufactures wood dunnage and specialty wood products.

Yes. Dominion produces specialty wood products, including custom-cut lumber, wedges, sticks, dunnage, and other wooden packaging components.

These materials can serve a range of industrial applications involving product support, separation, packaging, and transportation.

Our team can review the required dimensions and intended use to discuss suitable manufacturing options.

A wooden pallet forms a supporting platform for handling, storage and transportation. Dunnage consists of components used to support, separate, cushion or position freight within a larger shipping arrangement.

For example, wood blocks or wedges may help maintain the placement of equipment during transportation.

Pallets and dunnage can also be used together as part of a coordinated packaging solution.

Learn more about our Specialty Wood Products.